Networks

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This is the first Unit we are covering from the ITGS syllabus. The main subtopics to cover are:
  1. What is a network? Uses of a network
  2. Network equipment
    1. Types of cables.
    2. Firewalls
    3. NIC's
    4. Routers
    5. Switches / Hubs
    6. Servers / Clients
  3. Types of networks
    1. Intranets / Extranets
    2. WAN, LAN, WLAN
    3. VPNs
  4. Wireless networks
    1. How WiFi Networks Work
    2. Types of Wireless connections
    3. Acess Points
    4. WiFi NICs
    5. War Driving
  5. Security issues
    1. Viruses
    2. Antiviruses
    3. Spyware
    4. Trojans
    5. Worms
    6. Scareware
    7. Botnets
    8. Keyloggers
    9. Phishing
    10. Pharming
    11. Brute Force Attack
    12. Denial of Service Attack
    13. Rainbow Tables
    14. Hackers and crackers
    15. Wireless security protocol (WEP).
    16. WPA
  6. Authentication and its purpouse in networks
    1. Login
    2. Username and password
    3. Robery of identities
  7. Encryption
    1. What is Encryption
    2. Encryption methods
    3. Public Key method
  8. E-commerce (the use of networks in the business area of impact)
    1. What is e-commerce
    2. B2B
    3. B2C
    4. B2E
    5. C2C
    6. Payment Systems

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